Introduction:
Oxytocin is a type of uterine contraction drug and can be derived from the animal posterior pituitary or chemically synthesized.
Oxytocin is a uterine contraction drug that is mostly used in late pregnancy induction and stagnant birth due to weak uterine contractions. Suitable for inducing labor and alleviating pain. Commonly used with ergot preparations to be used in inducing labor, expediting labor, and in uterine bleeding due to weak uterine contractions following birth or still birth. Nose drops can be used to promote lactation.

Function:     

(1) the role of the mammary gland: lactation mammary gland under the action of prolactin secretion of milk, stored in the mammary gland of the gland. Oxytocin can make mammary gland surrounding myoepithelial cell contraction, have led the lactation breast milk.

(2) the role of the uterus: oxytocin has a strong role in promoting the contraction of the uterus, but the pregnancy is more sensitive to the uterus. Estrogen can increase the sensitivity of the uterus to oxytocin, while progesterone is the opposite.

(3) the role of shyness and autism in social situations: oxytocin can help people in social situations and be left out in the cold. Oxytocin, however, has no effect on the person who is confident.

(4) when the mood is open or there is a strong sense of belonging, the heart will secrete oxytocin, the pressure also get relief. At the same time, a large increase in the amount of oxygen in the body tissue.



Application

Oxytocin (Oxt) is a medication and hormone.As a medication, it is used to cause contraction of the uterus, which is used to start labor, increase the speed of labor, and to stop bleeding following delivery. It is used either byinjection into a muscle or into a vein.
Medical uses can result in excessive contraction of the uterus that can cause distress in an unborn baby. Common side effects in the mother include nausea and a slow heart rate. Serious side effects include water intoxication with an excessive dose and uterus rupture. Allergies may also occur.
Oxytocin is normally produced in the hypothalamus and stored in the posterior pituitary gland.It plays a role in social bonding, sexual reproduction in both sexes, and during and after childbirth.It is released due to stretching of the cervix and uterus during labor and with stimulation of the nipples from breastfeeding.This helps with birth,bonding with the baby, and milk production